Kimi no Zetsumetsusuru Mae ni

A humorous yet somber exploration of life's significance is presented through the experiences of several charming and sometimes violent creatures on the brink of extinction. At the heart of the story is a modest rock, anchoring a narrative in which two souls reincarnate as penguins, otters, crows, and other animals. Through their transformations, they come to understand cultural importance, the joy of play amid pressures of productivity and reproduction, and the strength of love in the face of destruction.